Rebecca Budd

Opening Day! We Love Vermeer!

Opening Day February 10, 2023 Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum February 10 – June 4, 2023, The Rijksmuseum promised the largest Johannes Vermeer exhibition, entitled Vermeer. The magnitude of this exhibition was envisioned in the research projects leading up to the February 10, 2023 opening. Today, I am traveling virtually to The Rijksmuseum to find the stories behindsContinue reading “Opening Day! We Love Vermeer!”

Still Life: Vase of Flowers by Odilon Redon

Odilon Redon’s Vase of Flowers, painted in 1916, is a elegant oil painting that captures the beauty of nature. The painting is composed of a large vase in deep blue surrounded by a variety of colors, including pink, yellow, and white. The flowers are painted in a realistic style, with each petal and stem carefullyContinue reading “Still Life: Vase of Flowers by Odilon Redon”

Portrait of Lady Agnew of Lochnaw by John Singer Sargent

The portrait of Lady Agnew of Lochnaw by John Singer Sargent is an oil on canvas painting depicting the wife of Sir Andrew Noel Agnew, 9th Baronet. The painting was commissioned in 1892 and is deemed to be one of Sargent’s masterpieces. It is characterized by its high-key palette, precise brushwork, and its expression ofContinue reading “Portrait of Lady Agnew of Lochnaw by John Singer Sargent”

Jean-Jacques Scherrer: The Entrance of Joan of Arc into Orléans on 8th May 1429

The Entrance of Joan of Arc into Orléans on 8th May 1429 by Jean-Jacques Scherrer (1855-1916) depicts the historic moment when Joan of Arc led the French troops into Orléans in 1429. This painting captures the moment of triumph for Joan of Arc and her troops in their successful siege against the English forces. TheContinue reading “Jean-Jacques Scherrer: The Entrance of Joan of Arc into Orléans on 8th May 1429”

#FridayPainting: Joseph Farquharson “The Sun Peeped o’er yon Southland Hills”

His first love was always the Scottish Highlands. Joseph Farquharson RA (Royal Academy of Arts) was a Scottish painter, appreciated for his snowy landscapes with sheep, often set in morning or late afternoon light. His first love was always the Scottish Highlands, and he spent much of his time there, especially in the Cairngorms. JosephContinue reading “#FridayPainting: Joseph Farquharson “The Sun Peeped o’er yon Southland Hills””

Gustav Klimt: “Fulfillment (Stoclet Frieze)”

The 2023 Art Calendar Reveal On January 1st of every year, we have the Art Calendar Reveal. It has been a tradition in our home for over 14 years, ever since I first discovered the page-a-day Art Gallery Calendar. This year, Gustav Klimt’s painting “Fulfillment” (Stoclet Frieze) completed between 1905 -1909 graced January 1, 2023. Continue reading “Gustav Klimt: “Fulfillment (Stoclet Frieze)””